Brandman University

Social Science – BA

Introduction

Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System, and Allan Hancock College
have formed a partnership to offer bachelor degree programs in the Northern Santa
Barbara County. This partnership is making it easy for you to continue your education
in Social Science without moving from the area. Maximize your time and money; take
all your lower-division course work at Allan Hancock College then continue your degree
with Brandman in Santa Maria. Instruction is offered in person on site and online.

Degree

Admission Requirements

Prospective students should consult the Santa Maria Valley campus for specific information
regarding transfer procedures. Also, available is the Early Advantage Program (EAP): the
partnership between Brandman University and Allan Hancock College that will make it
easier and faster for you to achieve your bachelor's degree. See: www.brandman.edu/eap/AHC

To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program:

Students must meet the degree requirements published in the catalog current at the
time of their formal admission acceptance.

Students must have completed 12 or more transferable semester credits or the equivalent
for admission to Brandman.

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all prior college-level coursework is required for
formal admission into an undergraduate degree or certificate program. The grade point
average that determines admission is based solely on work at other regionally accredited
post-secondary institutions.

Contact the Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center at 922 6966 ext 3363
to make an appointment with a transfer counselor to evaluate your coursework.

Tuition and Fees (2009-2010)

Onsite tuition

$420 per unit

Online tuition

$450 per unit

Application fee

$50 Application fee waived when you apply online.

Graduation/Conferral fee

$40

* Deferred Payment Option

No charge

Active Military, Spouse and Dependents Onsite or Online tuition

$250 per unit

* In order to assist students who do not have financial aid assistance in place at
the time of registration Brandman University has a deferred payment option available. Students
may pay one third of their tuition at the time of registration. The balance is to
be paid during the remainder of the session.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to all qualified applicants. Our financial aid specialists
work with you to explore your options for federal and state loans, grants and scholarships.

In order to assist students who do not have financial aid assistance in place at the
time of registration we have a deferred payment option. Students may pay one third
of their tuition at the time of registration. The balance is to be paid during the
remainder of the session.

Contact Information

For further information please contact Donna Hiltner at (805) 348-3367 or email at hiltner@brandman.edu.

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